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the (1) construction of 28 no. residential units and a creche comprising; (a) 13 no. houses consisting of: 3 no. two storey 4-bed detached houses; 2 no. two storey 4-bed semi-detached houses; 8 no. two storey 3-bed semi-detached houses; (b) 12 no. apartments consisting of: 2 no. single storey 1 bed apartments; 4 no. single storey 2 bed apartments; 6 no. two storey 3 bed duplex apartments; (c) creche (289.8sqm) with 3 no. apartments at first floor (2 no. 2 bed and 1 no. 3 bed); (2) connection to roads and services proposed under the neighbouring scheme (reg. ref 22/990); (3) landscaping and all associated site development works
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate design and layout that would negatively impact the character of Adare, significant traffic safety concerns regarding access onto the N21, and inadequate surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout and design are considered out of character with the existing pattern of development in Adare and would result in a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The creation of a new access onto the N21 Rathkeale Road is considered premature and would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard on a national secondary route.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information to demonstrate that the development would not increase flood risk or to provide an adequate surface water drainage solution.